SPOTLIGHT -
Red Flags for High-Yield CDs
With interest rates still low, some people chasing higher yields could find themselves prey for fraudster looking to take advantage of investors.
Surprisingly Strong Level of Physician Leadership in ACOs
The first national survey of Accountable Care Organizations found physicians are playing strong leadership roles, which can influence how effective the organization is at improving quality and costs.
10 Worst Cities for Patient Satisfaction
An evaluation of online reviews of physicians revealed which cities had the least satisfied patients. Further investigation found no correlation between satisfaction and other factors like education, income, or insurance status.
Cities with the Most Expensive Hotels
After the cost of airfare, a hotel is probably the most expensive part of a vacation. In some of the most popular tourist destinations, accommodations are incredibly expensive.
3 Bad Rules of Thumb for Retirement Savings
Most people fall back on "rules of thumb" in order to plan for retirement, but 3 popular ones could actually be bad for your retirement health.
US Lags Behind 10 Other Countries in Care
In a survey of physicians in 11 countries, the United States seems to be lagging behind when it comes to a number of areas in healthcare.
Healthcare, Pharma Lag in Cybersecurity Effectiveness
Although recent high-profile data breaches have been in the retail sector, healthcare and pharmaceutical companies have even worse cybersecurity practices.
Physicians Choose to Forego Aggressive, End-of-Life Care
Despite pursuing aggressive care for their terminally ill patients, most physicians would choose to forgo such treatments at the end of their own lives.
5 Questions for a Potential Financial Advisor
Before signing away control of your hard-earned money, it's your responsibility to find out as much as possible about any prospective financial advisors.
How Price Transparency Could Save $100 Billion
Better healthcare price transparency for patients, physicians, employers, and policymakers, could reduce US healthcare spending by an estimated $100 billion over the next 10 years.
Best Travel Credit Cards for 2014
If you're already spending money on vacations and travel, then you might as well earn some rewards to offset the costs. These are the best travel rewards cards based on your spending and payment habits.
Obamacare Leading to Later Retirement
A third of Americans expect they will have to delay retirement because the cost of healthcare is higher under the Affordable Care Act.
4 Market Risks This Summer
As unpredictable as the markets are, there is always a long list of concerns investors keep their eyes on. This summer, these 4 risks could cause a significant market correction.
Top Stocks of the Biggest Hedge Funds
When considering investments, individual investors often take a look at what the biggest players are doing. A new report breaks down the top stocks held by the largest hedge funds.
Americans Willing to Sacrifice for Mobile Access to Doctors
Mobile access to a physician is so important for some patients, they would be willing to sacrifice personal enjoyments for the convenience.
Retirement Security Tops Healthcare Benefits
While Americans feel their finances have improved over the last 5 years, their satisfaction with healthcare benefits and medical costs has declined.
Practices Struggle with ACA Exchange Plans
Physician practices seeing patients covered under the Affordable Care Act are reporting troubles associated with the health plans on the insurance exchanges.
Masses of Unengaged Retirement Savers
Although many Americans are taking the reins on their retirement savings, they are not doing the best job and could benefit from occasional professional management.
5 Financial Lessons to Learn
Americans seem to be notoriously bad at finances, and they know it. However, few seem to do anything to rectify the problem when all they need to do is learn a few simple lessons.
Slowing Healthcare Cost Increases Still Unsustainable
Cost increases for medical plans are projected to continue the trend of steady declines begun in 2010, but cost increases are still considered unsustainable at 8% to 9%.
Health Benefits Costs Expected to Increase Globally
Although the cost of employee healthcare benefits stabilized globally, they could increase by 8.3% this year, according to a new survey.
Medical Directors Increasingly Tied to Patient Satisfaction
Quality measures like patient satisfaction are an increasingly important part of medical directors' responsibilities, according to a new report.
Best States to Retire in 2014
Don't head to the warm coasts for the best retirement spots, head inland. Instead of considering traditional retirement locations like Florida, look to the Dakotas.
ACA Enrollees Mostly Those Who Were Previously Insured
While the Obama administration touts beating out enrollment expectations during the open enrollment period for insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act, a new report reveals the truth behind those numbers.
Retirement Fears Distress Even the Most Confident Investors
Even those of us who feel they are adequately prepared for retirement have lingering fears regarding their so-called golden years, according to new surveys.
Overused Medical Services Cost Up to $8.5 Billion
Although a spotlight has been placed on medical overtreatment and its extra cost to the healthcare system, measuring wasteful healthcare use has been difficult.
Top Practice Finance Issues
The outlook physicians have on their practices' profitability has only darkened because of the negative impact these issues are expected to have on practice finances.
Physicians Plan to Stay the Course
Although most physicians intend to continue practicing as they do now over the next 5 years, future plans vary greatly among age groups.
$85 Billion in Uncompensated Care Provided
When the millions of uninsured Americans use healthcare services they cost the industry $85 billion. Hospitals take the brunt of the uncompensated care.
Long-Term Care Costs Outpacing Inflation
People who live to age 65 will have a 70% chance of needing some form of long-term care, and in the United States, the rising cost of these services is outpacing inflation.